1/66 Auburn Road, Hawthorn

Superbly nestled within a leafy courtyard setting on the edge of Auburn Village, trains and parks, this stylishly updated 2-bedroom ground-floor apartment sets the tone for fabulous city-edge living. Rare and inviting with its leafy backyard and space to unwind, entertain and explore the neighbouring sights, this exciting find is a must-see for all investors, downsizers and first-home buyers seeking the best of a low-maintenance, single-level Hawthorn lifestyle.

Gorgeous, resurfaced timber floors flow from the entrance throughout the freshly painted interior, featuring an impressively proportioned living room and well-appointed kitchen, each bathed in natural light and softened by floor-to-ceiling sheer blinds to the front. A central, stylishly updated bathroom with a walk-in shower serves two good-sized bedrooms, including the main, with built-in robes and access to the large enclosed garden courtyard, ideal for alfresco relaxing and entertaining.

Other features include heating, communal laundry facilities, off street parking for one and a location that will inspire - within easy walking distance to the magnificent Central Gardens and Victoria Road Reserve, Swinburne Uni, Auburn Station, trendy cafes, trams and Glenferrie Road's bustling retail and dining strip.

Note: Courtyard is not on title.